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dOMEmE · 07-03-2009, 12:17 PM

ok so literally 10 minutes ago i sold my car....sucks seeing it drive out of your parking lot.....especially when there scraping front mount and exhaust on the way out...lol...

so im going to go look at a vert that i might buy RIGHT NOW!

any vert owners have tips on how to tell if the top will last me? i mean like as far as top motor noises...or top springs....i just dont want the top to fail on me a week or two later...thanks.

if you guys think this thread is dump feel free to close it or flame me im used to it..lol..but thanks for serious responds...

artdrifter · 07-03-2009, 12:35 PM

yeah i know the feeling. I dont know about verts but i saw a beautiful stock one the other day in Orange county. An old woman was driving her old husband around. I couldn't believe it. But yeah. Nice avatar. who is it? hahah

marv670 · 07-04-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by artdrifter

But yeah. Nice avatar. who is it? hahah

forreal who is that?

BoostedCoupe · 07-03-2009, 12:38 PM

Check the window in the back, they like to cloud up quick. Make sure the top goes up and down with out you helping it. Make sure no weather stripping is torn or anything, this will make it leak real quick. Make sure it latches well in the front aswell. And aftermarket top is better than a OEM one.

ryguy · 07-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Make sure the points where the top meets the trunk (basically the parts of the top to either side of the bottom of the back window piece) are secured firmly, one of mine came loose.

Oh, and when you're putting the top back up, GRAB THE ROOF AS IT COMES DOWN. When you let it slam, you crack some really rare parts.

jiggs · 07-03-2009, 02:52 PM

Make sure when you open both doors, the belts dont hit the 1/4 window, if it does then its mis aligned , yeah make sure the top goes up and down without any help, and what the guy said above dont let it slam when your putting the top back up..... And get ready to hear people say "is that a real convertible?"

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 07-03-2009, 03:15 PM

I miss my vert!!!!

had a vert for 3 day and then it was stolen : [[

I loved it

Tip don't get it stolen!!!!

Fries · 07-03-2009, 09:34 PM

I just bought a vert.
It's so shitty haha.
These cars were definitely not made awesome. have you seen the STUPID amount of bracing behind the rear seats.
HOLY FUCK. HAHA.

Anyway, I'd just make sure the top is in good condition. You can always shut the top yourself if the motor goes out. Make sure the corner windows are intact and stuff.

Just common sense shit.

JAYTRON · 07-03-2009, 10:43 PM

Another thing that's a cosmetic pain in the ass is the quarter panel windows. The guides are made of plastic and mine have been broken for a couple years now and it really sucks that I cant put my quarters down when I drop the top.

Just check to see if they work.

Fries · 07-03-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYTRON

Another thing that's a cosmetic pain in the ass is the quarter panel windows. The guides are made of plastic and mine have been broken for a couple years now and it really sucks that I cant put my quarters down when I drop the top.

Just check to see if they work.

Im currently missing a window, I'm thinking about seeing if I can get some lexan and bolt it in there and stuff.

Gah.

I really need to rip this top off and figure shit out.

roboticnissan · 07-03-2009, 10:48 PM

plus one for another vert owner as i just bought mine. make sure everything works. how much is the vert your buying????

dOMEmE · 07-04-2009, 02:17 AM

thnks alot guys......guess what...I BOUGHT IT!!!!!

its white with a off white silvia front end, has HKS coils, and a new KA 5 speed Swap. interior is like 4 outta 10.

as far as the top goes, the actual fabric was very, very clean and in good condition. the rear plastic window was a bit dull but decent. the top goes up and down but it seems a bit slow coming up, but then again thats the first time i seen a convertible 240 top go up..lol........lets see, the hinges/latches latch, but the right one needs some elbow grease to latch....it barley reaches the hook....the little quarter windows go up and down but again one of them takes its sweet ass time to go down.

well that pretty much it...ill post picks up soon...im so excited!!! roll cage with the top down baby! with the A/C LOL! Baller!!! oh and i thin i got a good deal, $3k....not bad huh? needs work though...well ill post pics when i get a chance.

8Nismo9 · 07-05-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dOMEmE

thnks alot guys......guess what...I BOUGHT IT!!!!!

its white with a off white silvia front end, has HKS coils, and a new KA 5 speed Swap. interior is like 4 outta 10.

as far as the top goes, the actual fabric was very, very clean and in good condition. the rear plastic window was a bit dull but decent. the top goes up and down but it seems a bit slow coming up, but then again thats the first time i seen a convertible 240 top go up..lol........lets see, the hinges/latches latch, but the right one needs some elbow grease to latch....it barley reaches the hook....the little quarter windows go up and down but again one of them takes its sweet ass time to go down.

well that pretty much it...ill post picks up soon...im so excited!!! roll cage with the top down baby! with the A/C LOL! Baller!!! oh and i thin i got a good deal, $3k....not bad huh? needs work though...well ill post pics when i get a chance.

sounds like the one on craigslist if im not mistaken.i checked out and i personally dont think it was worth 3k(he was asking 3.5 when i checked it out)interior is shit.the paint was shit with scratchs allllllllllll over and then it had 2 paint can strips down the front bumper......one pink and the other blue lol

dOMEmE · 07-06-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 8Nismo9

sounds like the one on craigslist if im not mistaken.i checked out and i personally dont think it was worth 3k(he was asking 3.5 when i checked it out)interior is shit.the paint was shit with scratchs allllllllllll over and then it had 2 paint can strips down the front bumper......one pink and the other blue lol

LMAO!!! thats the one!!!

the interior is pretty crappy....but the outside needed a wash,claybar and polish....all scratches came off and so did the pink and blue stripes.

outside looks really clean now but the inside still looks crappy, but well worth it i think...silvia front and HKS coils is like 2g's already!

vqdreaming · 07-04-2009, 04:51 PM

i love my caged vert, also like previously stated expect ppl to ask you if its a real vert and i didnt know they made a 240 vert or is that a 240?

jiggs · 07-04-2009, 08:48 PM

Get ready for " is that a real vert? Is that a 240? Is it custom? "

silviaguy240 · 07-04-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggs

Get ready for " Is it custom? "

technically it is.

dOMEmE · 07-04-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by marv670

forreal who is that?

lol! its some random pic i found on-line....sexy huh! makes your pipi go BOING!!! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by vqdreaming

i love my caged vert, also like previously stated expect ppl to ask you if its a real vert and i didnt know they made a 240 vert or is that a 240?

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Originally Posted by jiggs

Get ready for " is that a real vert? Is that a 240? Is it custom? "

LMAO!!! no BS some guy came up to me and said " WOW! a chopped top 240!! That must have cost alot"....LMAO!!!

and my some of my other friends never knew they made 240's convertible...I love the attention and neck breaking!! LOVE MY NEW CAR!!! pics up soon

jiggs · 07-04-2009, 09:25 PM

Rideing with the top down is an attention getter, supposedly from my sources theres only 7 or 8 verts in oahu hawaii, wowowowowowow and their all modded

ryguy · 07-05-2009, 03:33 PM

It's good that you need elbow grease to close the top. Just hang on the outside of the roof with your right hand when you close the top.

orion::S14 · 07-05-2009, 05:14 PM

I guess it's a 'Vert weekend...of sorts.

I just bought a white '94 convertible with a blown headgasket...just to fix, drive a little, then sell.

BUT, I like the thing...I could see keeping it.

Have fun with yours!

- Brian

jiggs · 07-06-2009, 01:26 AM

Pics please........

dOMEmE · 07-06-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jiggs

Pics please........

pics will be posted up tomorrow, adjusting camber and stance for a photoshoot...

jayrawr · 07-06-2009, 01:35 AM

car "DID" looked like crap all it needed was a real good polish looks hella clean now. just needs a new dash. and carpet. but how many 240s dont need em.

jayrawr · 07-06-2009, 03:44 PM

pics as requested.

dOMEmE · 07-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks JAYRAWR for taking the pics.....oh and well there you have it people....3k....not bad...

DreamN · 07-06-2009, 05:01 PM

240SEXY

Not a bad buy at all. Are you going to follow the two tone them of the front end or just paint it all white?

jiggs · 07-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Pure sex, what about interior and engine?

dOMEmE · 07-06-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamN

240SEXY

Not a bad buy at all. Are you going to follow the two tone them of the front end or just paint it all white?

im thinking of doing all white, two tone is too old school for me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggs

Pure sex, what about interior and engine?

thanks....interior and engine pics in a couple days, and with the top up....

oh and if any body wants a "240SEXY" sticker i have 1 more left....IDK i think it looks cool...

s13 @ fullboost · 07-06-2009, 07:10 PM

I want it plzz =]

07-03-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
dOMEmE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LBC Age: 37 Posts: 2,280 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Just sold my car, buying a vert....any tips on top condition? ok so literally 10 minutes ago i sold my car....sucks seeing it drive out of your parking lot.....especially when there scraping front mount and exhaust on the way out...lol... so im going to go look at a vert that i might buy RIGHT NOW! any vert owners have tips on how to tell if the top will last me? i mean like as far as top motor noises...or top springs....i just dont want the top to fail on me a week or two later...thanks. if you guys think this thread is dump feel free to close it or flame me im used to it..lol..but thanks for serious responds...

07-03-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 34 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Check the window in the back, they like to cloud up quick. Make sure the top goes up and down with out you helping it. Make sure no weather stripping is torn or anything, this will make it leak real quick. Make sure it latches well in the front aswell. And aftermarket top is better than a OEM one. __________________ 92 vert converted 5speed and other little things

07-03-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Make sure the points where the top meets the trunk (basically the parts of the top to either side of the bottom of the back window piece) are secured firmly, one of mine came loose. Oh, and when you're putting the top back up, GRAB THE ROOF AS IT COMES DOWN. When you let it slam, you crack some really rare parts. __________________

07-03-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
jiggs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make sure when you open both doors, the belts dont hit the 1/4 window, if it does then its mis aligned , yeah make sure the top goes up and down without any help, and what the guy said above dont let it slam when your putting the top back up..... And get ready to hear people say "is that a real convertible?" __________________ JS4HATERS

07-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#7
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I miss my vert!!!! had a vert for 3 day and then it was stolen : [[ I loved it Tip don't get it stolen!!!! __________________

07-03-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
artdrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Bernardino Age: 36 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yeah i know the feeling. I dont know about verts but i saw a beautiful stock one the other day in Orange county. An old woman was driving her old husband around. I couldn't believe it. But yeah. Nice avatar. who is it? hahah

07-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
Fries Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas/or/Afghanistan Age: 37 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just bought a vert. It's so shitty haha. These cars were definitely not made awesome. have you seen the STUPID amount of bracing behind the rear seats. HOLY FUCK. HAHA. Anyway, I'd just make sure the top is in good condition. You can always shut the top yourself if the motor goes out. Make sure the corner windows are intact and stuff. Just common sense shit. __________________

07-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
JAYTRON Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Age: 36 Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Another thing that's a cosmetic pain in the ass is the quarter panel windows. The guides are made of plastic and mine have been broken for a couple years now and it really sucks that I cant put my quarters down when I drop the top. Just check to see if they work.

07-03-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
roboticnissan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOCAL/NORCAL Age: 36 Posts: 1,868 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	plus one for another vert owner as i just bought mine. make sure everything works. how much is the vert your buying???? __________________

07-04-2009, 02:17 AM	#12
dOMEmE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LBC Age: 37 Posts: 2,280 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	thnks alot guys......guess what...I BOUGHT IT!!!!! its white with a off white silvia front end, has HKS coils, and a new KA 5 speed Swap. interior is like 4 outta 10. as far as the top goes, the actual fabric was very, very clean and in good condition. the rear plastic window was a bit dull but decent. the top goes up and down but it seems a bit slow coming up, but then again thats the first time i seen a convertible 240 top go up..lol........lets see, the hinges/latches latch, but the right one needs some elbow grease to latch....it barley reaches the hook....the little quarter windows go up and down but again one of them takes its sweet ass time to go down. well that pretty much it...ill post picks up soon...im so excited!!! roll cage with the top down baby! with the A/C LOL! Baller!!! oh and i thin i got a good deal, $3k....not bad huh? needs work though...well ill post pics when i get a chance.

07-04-2009, 04:51 PM	#15
vqdreaming Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Age: 36 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i love my caged vert, also like previously stated expect ppl to ask you if its a real vert and i didnt know they made a 240 vert or is that a 240?

07-04-2009, 08:48 PM	#16
jiggs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get ready for " is that a real vert? Is that a 240? Is it custom? " __________________ JS4HATERS

07-04-2009, 09:25 PM	#19
jiggs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rideing with the top down is an attention getter, supposedly from my sources theres only 7 or 8 verts in oahu hawaii, wowowowowowow and their all modded __________________ JS4HATERS

07-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#20
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It's good that you need elbow grease to close the top. Just hang on the outside of the roof with your right hand when you close the top. __________________

07-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#21
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess it's a 'Vert weekend...of sorts. I just bought a white '94 convertible with a blown headgasket...just to fix, drive a little, then sell. BUT, I like the thing...I could see keeping it. Have fun with yours! - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

07-06-2009, 01:26 AM	#22
jiggs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pics please........ __________________ JS4HATERS

07-06-2009, 01:35 AM	#24
jayrawr Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 56Deuce Age: 37 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	car "DID" looked like crap all it needed was a real good polish looks hella clean now. just needs a new dash. and carpet. but how many 240s dont need em. __________________

07-06-2009, 03:44 PM	#25
jayrawr Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 56Deuce Age: 37 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	pics as requested. __________________

07-06-2009, 04:58 PM	#26
dOMEmE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LBC Age: 37 Posts: 2,280 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Thanks JAYRAWR for taking the pics.....oh and well there you have it people....3k....not bad...

07-06-2009, 05:01 PM	#27
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	240SEXY Not a bad buy at all. Are you going to follow the two tone them of the front end or just paint it all white? __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

07-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#30
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,550 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I want it plzz =] __________________